When she sang in the church choir
At an early age
It became clear that the world
Would hear her voice from the concert stage

But in those days of segregation
She faced many closed doors
She sang with pride, so dignified
Few had seen the likes of her before

Marian, Marian, sing us a song
Sing so the whole world might hear
Sing out for freedom, to right the wrongs
In our hearts, your voice
Your voice will be held dear

In 1925, she made her debut at town hall
Throughout the next 40 years
Her singing helped bring down the walls
Of racial seperation
She could bring tears to your eyes
When she sang My Country 'Tis of Thee
Its message could be realized

Marian, Marian, sing us a song
Sing so the whole world might hear
Sing out for freedom, to right the wrongs
In our hearts, your voice
Your voice will be held dear

Marian, Marian
Marian, Marian

Marian, Marian, sing us a song
Sing so the whole world might hear
Sing out for freedom, to right the wrongs
In our hearts, your voice
Your voice will be held dear